OPERATING MANUAL
18V BRUSHLESS
PLANER
PL-B0118
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Voltage: 18V DC
Rated Speed: 13,000rpm
Planning Width: 82mm
Planning Depth: 2mm
Rabbeting Depth: 8mm
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
BEFORE USE
Remove any packing material and loose parts from unit.
Check the accessories before use. It should be fit with the machine and your purpose.
If the machine is new, the battery must first be charged.
Attention! After long time storage, the battery capacity will be reduce.
A new battery or one which has not been used for an extended period achieves full performance only
after charging and discharging cycles. A substantial drop in operating period per charge indicates that the
battery is worn out and must be replaced.
WORKING AREA
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
• Plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed equipment.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of an electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of an electric shock if your body is earthed.
• Do not expose to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside, it will increase the risk of an electric shock.
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• If operating in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected by a residual current device (RCD).
Using an RCD reduces the risk of an electric shock.
SERVICE
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare parts. This will
ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
a) Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
b) Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only by an authorized repairer.
c) When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of children.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS
a) Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed rotating cutter may engage the
surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
b) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
c) Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the workpiece by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
Use only batteries and chargers applicable for this machine.
BATTERIES
• Never attempt to open for any reason.
• Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C.
• When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section “Protecting the environment”.
• Do not cause short circuits. If connection is made between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal directly or via
accidental contact with metallic objects, the battery is short circuited and an intense current will flow causing heat
generation which may lead to casing rupture or fire.
• Do not heat. If batteries are heated to above 100 °C, sealing and insulating separators and other polymer
components may be damaged resulting in electrolyte leakage and/or internal short circuiting leading to heat
generation causing rupture or file. Moreover do not dispose of the batteries in fire, explosion and/or intense
burning may result.
• Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When you notice liquid on the battery, proceed as follows:
• Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
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• In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below:
1. Immediately rinse with water.
2. In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
3. Consult a physician.
Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the contacts of a detached battery. Do not incinerate the battery.
CHARGERS
• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Have defective cords replaced immediately.
• Do not expose to water.
• Do not open the charger.
• Do not probe the charger.
• The charger is intended for indoor use only.
SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Denotes risk of personal injury or damage to the tool.
Read manual before use
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear safety gloves
In accordance with essential requirements of the European directive(s)
Class II - The machine is double insulated; Earthing wire is therefore not necessary
(only for charger)
Ambient temperature 40°C max. (only for battery)
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Do not expose charger and battery pack to water
Use battery and charger only in closed rooms
Do not incinerate battery pack or charger
Protect from the rain.
OPERATION
Before using the equipment:
BATTERY CHARGER
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time and will not develop a “memory” when charged after
only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack charge before recharging. Remove
the battery pack from the tool when convenient for you and your job. You can “top-off” your battery pack’s
charge before starting a big job or long period of use.
Due to lithium-ion’s fade-free properties, the only time it is necessary to charge the lithium-ion battery
pack is when the pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will
drop quickly. Charge the battery pack as needed.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
This lithium-ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before using it the first time, fully charge the
battery pack. A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C will charge in
about 1 hour.
Plug the charger adapter into power source. The green light on the charger stand will illuminate, indicating
the charger is powered.
Slide the battery all the way into the charger stand. The red light on the charger stand will illuminate,
indicating that the battery is charging.
The red light will go off after charging is complete and a green light will appear.
NOTE: Batteries may become warm while charging. This is normal. If the battery is hot after continuous
use in the tool, allow it to cool down to room temperature before charging. This will extend the life of
your batteries.
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WARNING: Always disconnect the battery pack from the tool before any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories.
INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Depress the battery-release button located on the front of the battery pack to release battery pack.
Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool.
WARNING: Always remove the battery pack before making adjustments to the equipment.
Be sure to read the following information before you put the cordless equipment into operation:
Charge the battery pack with the charger. An empty battery pack requires a charging period of
approximately 1 to 2hours.
USING THE SAFETY KICKSTAND
The safety kickstand (1) on the bottom of the planer can be engaged to help keep the blade from coming
into contact with the work surface when the planer is not in use.
To engage the safety kickstand during time of rest, slide the stand until it springs out. To disengage the
kickstand before operation, push the stand into the slot and slide it until it locks in place.
WARNING: Shavings may jam in the dust extraction port when cutting damp wood. Never stick your
finger into the dust extraction port. Clean out the shavings with a stick, but only when the cutter has
stopped running and the tool has been unplugged from the power source.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
The tool is equipped with a trigger lock to
avoid unintentional start-ups.
1. To turn the planer on, press the trigger lock
(1) and then squeeze the trigger switch (2).
2. To switch off, release the trigger switch.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
The cutting depth of a planer is determined by the height
difference between the adjustable front shoe and the
cutting edge of the blade. The depth adjustment knob
retracts the front shoe to adjust how much blade is
exposed, which determines the amount of material that will
be removed. To adjust the cutting depth:
Rotate the depth adjustment knob (Fig. E - 1) until the
indicator arrow (Fig. E - 2) aligns with the desired cutting
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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
OPERATION
The cutting depth of aplaner is determined by the height difference
between the adjustable front shoe and the cutting edge of the blade.
The depth adjustment knob retracts the front shoe to adjust how
much blade is exposed, which determines the amount of material
that will be removed. To adjust the cutting depth:
Rotate the depth adjustment knob (Fig. E -1) until the indicator
arrow (Fig. E -2) aligns with the desired cutting depth on the depth
gauge. Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise for a deeper cut
and counter-clockwise for a shallower cut.
NOTE: The minimum cutting increment is 1/128 inch (0.2 mm). The maximum cutting depth of the planer is
1/8 inch. However, the more material you attempt to take off with each pass, the less even the final board will be.
The appropriate cutting depth depends on the material of your workpiece. For optimum planing performance, the
maximum cutting depth should be 1/64 of an inch per pass. Make multiple progressive cuts, removing less than 1/64
inch per pass to achieve the total cutting depth. To accurately determine the depth of cut, plane a similar piece of
scrap material and adjust the settings accordingly.
CAUTION: Always ensure that the number on the depth gauge is at the “0” position when the tool is
not in use. However, even at “0”, aslightly protrusive blade could still make contact depending on how
the blade was installed. Engage the safety kickstand to prevent the blade from contacting the workpiece.
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WARNING: To prevent serious injury, make sure all the instructions have been read and understood
before operating this tool. Before plugging the machine into the power supply, always check that the trig-
ger switch and trigger lock work properly.
USING THE SAFETY KICKSTAND
The safety kickstand (1) on the bottom of the planer can be
engaged to help keep the blade from coming into contact with
the work surface when the planer is not in use.
To engage the safety kickstand during time of rest, slide the stand
until it springs out. To disengage the kickstand before operation,
push the stand into the slot and slide it until it locks in place.
WARNING: Shavings may jam in the dust extraction
port when cutting damp wood. Never stick your finger
into the dust extraction port. Clean out the shavings
with a stick, but only when the cutter has stopped running and the
tool has been unplugged from the power source.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
The tool is equipped with a trigger lock to avoid unintentional
start-ups.
1. To turn the planer on, press the trigger lock (1) and then
squeeze the trigger switch (2).
2. To switch off, release the trigger switch.
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WARNING: To prevent serious injury, make sure all the instructions have been read and understood
before operating this tool. Before plugging the machine into the power supply, always check that the trig-
ger switch and trigger lock work properly.
USING THE SAFETY KICKSTAND
The safety kickstand (1) on the bottom of the planer can be
engaged to help keep the blade from coming into contact with
the work surface when the planer is not in use.
To engage the safety kickstand during time of rest, slide the stand
until it springs out. To disengage the kickstand before operation,
push the stand into the slot and slide it until it locks in place.
WARNING: Shavings may jam in the dust extraction
port when cutting damp wood. Never stick your finger
into the dust extraction port. Clean out the shavings
with a stick, but only when the cutter has stopped running and the
tool has been unplugged from the power source.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
The tool is equipped with a trigger lock to avoid unintentional
start-ups.
1. To turn the planer on, press the trigger lock (1) and then
squeeze the trigger switch (2).
2. To switch off, release the trigger switch.
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depth on the depth gauge. Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise for a deeper cut and counter-
clockwise for a shallower cut.
NOTE: The minimum cutting increment is 1/128 inch (0.2 mm). The maximum cutting depth of the planer is
1/8 inch. However, the more material you attempt to take off with each pass, the less even the final board
will be. The appropriate cutting depth depends on the material of your workpiece. For optimum planing
performance, the maximum cutting depth should be 1/64 of an inch per pass. Make multiple progressive
cuts, removing less than 1/64 inch per pass to achieve the total cutting depth. To accurately determine the
depth of cut, plane a similar piece of scrap material and adjust the settings accordingly.
CAUTION: Always ensure that the number on the depth gauge is at the “0” position when the tool is not
in use. However, even at “0”, a slightly protrusive blade could still make contact depending on how the
blade was installed. Engage the safety kickstand to prevent the blade from contacting the workpiece.
WARNING: Wear safety goggles at all times that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Use ear protection such as
plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Wear a
face mask or dust mask to fight the dust.
OPERATING YOUR PLANER
1. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. Make sure that the surface to be planed is face grain or side grain. Do
not plane end grain, as the wood could splinter or possibly explode.
2. Hold the planer firmly with both hands. Rest the front shoe flat on the workpiece surface, ensuring that the
blades do not make contact with the workpiece.
3. Switch the tool ON and wait for the blades to reach full speed.
4. Move the tool gently forward along the grain of the wood. Apply pressure on the front of the tool at the
beginning of planing, and at the rear of the tool towards the end of the planing stroke.
5. Push the planer beyond the edge of the workpiece without tilting it downwards. Turn off the planer and wait for
the cutter to stop before setting the tool down.
NOTE: The feed rate and the depth of cutting determine the quality of the finish. Increase the depth of cut
for rough cutting and reduce the depth of the cut to achieve a smoother finish.
CAUTION: The motor may stall if improperly used or overloaded. Reduce the pressure (feed rate) or the
depth of cut to prevent possible damage to the tool if the motor labors.
MAKING A CHAMFER
The V-grooves in the front shoe allow for quick and easy chamfers, creating a sloping edge along
the corner of your workpiece. There are 1 V-grooves(Fig. G) to meet the needs of your particular project.
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1. Make sure that the workpiece is secured to a stable platform.
2. Hold the planer firmly with both hands. Align the V-groove in the front shoe of the planer with the corner edge of
the workpiece (Fig. H). Be sure the blades are not touching the workpiece. Place weight on the depth adjustment
knob so that the V-groove is absolutely flat on the edge to be beveled.
3. Switch the tool ON and wait for the blades to reach full speed.
4. Push the planer forward along the grain of the wood with steady pressure on the front shoe.
5. Push the planer beyond the edge of the workpiece without tilting it downwards. Turn off the planer and wait for
the cutter to stop before setting the tool down.
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and
unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments to the planer.
USING THE PARALLEL GUIDE FENCE
The parallel guide fence ensures that the planer travels parallel to the edge of the wood , providing a
straight cut at your desired cutting width. This feature is helpful for planing door edges, wood trim and
boards. To attach the parallel guide fence:
1. Disconnect the planer from the battery.
2. Attach the parallel guide fence to either side of the planer. Secure the fence using the parallel guide lock knob
(Fig. I - 1).
3. Loosen the wing nut (Fig. J - 1) on the parallel guide fence and slide the fence to set the desired cutting width
indicated by the width gauge. Retighten the wing nut.
NOTE: To ensure a square cut, measure the front and back of the fence and use a square to make sure the guide
is set straight. We recommend practicing your cut on a piece of scrap wood whenever possible.
4. Rest the front shoe flat on the workpiece surface and position the fence firmly against the edge of the workpiece
(Fig. J). Follow instructions on page 7 “Operating Your Planer” to perform your cut.
MAKING A RABBETING CUT
The planer can create rabbeting cuts up to 1/3 of an inch, limit- ed by the protruding housing on the right-
hand side of the tool .
1. Make sure that the workpiece is secured to a stable platform.
2. Follow instructions in “Operating your Planer” on page 7 to perform your cut.
3. Make multiple progressive cuts to achieve the desired total cutting depth (Fig.
K). WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and
unplugged from the power supply before making adjustments or installing or removing blades.
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REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES
WARNING: Planer blades are sharp and fragile. Wear protective gloves to protect your hands. Handle
the blades carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to the blades.
WARNING: Do not attempt to sharpen or use resharpened blades of any kind. Use only blades desig-
nated for use with this model. Other blades may not clamp securely in the blade holder, causing
vibration and a decrease in performance.
Condition of blades will affect the precision of cuts. Observe the quality of the cut that the planer produces
to check the condition of the blades. Dull blades will tear wood fibers and produce fuzzy surfaces. Raised
grain will occur on the wood when the cutting blades are dull or nicked.
NOTE: Blades on this planer are reversible and should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set.
Unbalanced blades can cause vibration and poor planing action while shortening the life of the blade and
the tool. Keeping a spare set of blades on hand is recommended.
1. Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2. Put the planer on a secure work surface and turn it upside down. Carefully rotate the blade drum to expose the
clamping screws (Fig. L - 1).
3. Loosen the three clamping screws using the included blade wrench in the direction indicated by the arrows (Fig. M).
CAUTION: The blade drum can rotate as you’re doing this so be careful not to contact the blade with
your hand. If the screw is difficult to loosen, try tightening it a little and then loosen it.
4. Hold the blade drum in place and carefully slide out the blade (Fig. N). You can also use a wooden block to push the
blade out of the blade drum.
5. Clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade drum and the blade using a soft brush or compressed air.
6. Each planer blade has two cutting edges and may be reversed when one of the cutting edges becomes dull or chipped.
• If one edge is dull, reverse the blade.
• If both edges are dull, remove the old blade and replace it with a new one.
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and
unplugged from the power supply before making adjustments or installing or removing blades.
7. Slide the blade with the good side up into the blade retainer of the blade drum (Fig. N).
NOTE: The flat side of the blade should be facing the front of the planer and the ridged side of the blade
should be facing the back of the planer. Make sure that the blade is in the center of the blade drum.
8. The blades must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely level (parallel to the surface of the rear shoe).
Check that both ends of the blade protrude out evenly from the blade retainer of the blade drum.
NOTE: The planed surface will end up rough and uneven if blades are not set properly or securely.
9. Tighten the clamping screws using the blade wrench, ensuring that all three screws are tightened evenly (Fig. O).
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10. Repeat steps 2 - 10 for the installing/changing the second blade. It is important to reverse or replace the two
blades at the same time so they are balanced with one another. Both blades should be set to the same cutting
level and alignment, otherwise the planed surface will be rough and uneven.
CAUTION: Tighten all clamping screws carefully when attaching the blades to the planer. A loose
clamp- ing screw can be extremely dangerous. Check regularly to make sure that all six clamping
screws are tight- ened securely.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER! Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.
CLEANING
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the
equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or
solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the
device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
MAINTENANCE
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
STORING
Store the machine, operating instructions and where necessary the accessories in the original packaging in
a dry place. In this way you will always have all the information and parts ready to hand.
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e motor may stall if improperly used or overloaded. Reduce the pressure (feed rate) or
the depth of cut to prevent possible damage to the tool if the motor labors.
chamfers,
creating a sloping edge along the corner of your workpiece. There
grooves, a large groove and a small groove (Fig. G) to
atform.
groove in the
the workpiece (Fig.
Place weight
is absolutely flat
speed.
Push the planer forward along the grain of the wood with steady
the workpiece without tilting
and wait for the cutter to stop
Groove
Fig. G
Fig. H
45 °
OPERATION
To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and
unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments to the planer.
parallel guide fence ensures that the planer travels parallel
to the edge of the wood , providing a straight cut at your desired
cutting width. This feature is helpful for planing door edges,
fence:
Attach the parallel guide fence to either side of the planer.
cure the fence using the parallel guide lock knob (Fig. I - 1).
fence and
slide the fence to set the desired cutting width indicated by the
To ensure a square cut, measure the front and back of
set straight.
We recommend practicing your cut on a piece of scrap wood
and position
the fence firmly against the edge of the workpiece (Fig. J). Fol-
to perform
planer can create rabbeting cuts up to 1/3 of an inch, limit-
the tool .
platform.
1
Fig. I
Fig. J
Cutting
Width
1
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We recommend practicing your cut on a piece of scrap wood
whenever possible.
4. Rest the front shoe flat on the workpiece surface and position
the fence firmly against the edge of the workpiece (Fig. J). Fol-
low instructions on page 10 “Operating Your Planer” to perform
your cut.
MAKING A RABBETING CUT
The planer can create rabbeting cuts up to 1/3 of an inch, limit-
ed by the protruding housing on the right-hand side of the tool .
1. Make sure that the workpiece is secured to a stableplatform.
2. Follow instructions in “Operating your Planer” on page 10 to
perform your cut.
3. Make multiple progressive cuts to achieve the desired total cutting depth (Fig. K).
Fig. J
Cutting
Width
1
Fig. K
Rabbeting
Depth
REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES
WARNING: Planer blades are sharp and fragile. Wear protective gloves to protect your hands. Handle
the blades carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to the blades.
WARNING: Do not attempt to sharpen or use resharpened blades of any kind. Use only blades desig-
nated for use with this model. Other blades may not clamp securely in the blade holder, causing vibration
and a decrease in performance.
Condition of blades will affect the precision of cuts. Observe the quality of the cut that the planer produces to check
condition of the blades. Dull blades will tear wood fibers and produce fuzzy surfaces. Raised grain will occur on
the wood when the cutting blades are dull or nicked.
NOTE: Blades on this planer are reversible and should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set. Unbal-
blades cancause vibration and poor planing action whileshortening the life of the blade and the tool. Keeping
a spare set of blades on hand is recommended. Replacement blades (Model 6534B) can be ordered in two packs
at wenproducts.com.
Disconnect the planer from the power source.
Put the planer on a secure work surface and turn it upside
. Carefully rotate the blade drum to expose the clamping
screws (Fig. L - 1).
Loosen the three clamping screws using the included blade
nch in the direction indicated by the arrows (Fig. M).
CAUTION: The blade drum can rotate as you’re doing this so
be careful not to contact the blade with your hand. If the screw is
difficult to loosen, try tightening it a little and then loosen it.
Hold the blade drum in place and carefully slide out the blade
ig. N). You can also use a wooden block to push the blade out
of the blade drum.
5. Clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade drum
and the blade using a soft brush or compressed air.
Each planer blade has two cutting edges and may be reversed when one of the cutting edges becomes dull or
pped.
If one edge is dull, reverse the blade.
If both edges are dull, remove the old blade and replace it with a new one.
Fig. L
1
Fig. M
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and
unplugged from the power supply before making adjustments or installing or removing blades.
7. Slide the blade with the good side up into the blade retainer of
the blade drum (Fig. N).
NOTE: The flat side of the blade should be facing the front of
the planer and the ridged side of the blade should be facing the
back of the planer. Make sure that the blade is in the center of the
blade drum.
8. The blades must be mounted so that the cutting edge is abso-
lutely level (parallel to the surface of the rear shoe). Check that
both ends of the blade protrude out evenly from the blade re-
tainer of the blade drum.
NOTE: The planed surface will end up rough and uneven if
blades are not set properly or securely.
10. Tighten the clamping screws using the blade wrench, ensuring
that all three screws are tightened evenly (Fig. O).
11. Repeat steps 2 -10 for the installing/changing the second
blade. It is important to reverse or replace the two blades at the
same time so they are balanced with one another. Both blades
should be set to the same cutting level and alignment, otherwise the planed surface will be rough and uneven.
CAUTION: Tighten all clamping screws carefully when attaching the blades to the planer. Aloose clamp-
ing screw can be extremely dangerous. Check regularly to make sure that all six clamping screws are tight-
ened securely.
Fig. N
Fig. O
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